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Newswise: National Innovator of the Year Honor Goes to PNNL Energy Storage Expert
Released: 19-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
National Innovator of the Year Honor Goes to PNNL Energy Storage Expert
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Ji-Guang (Jason) Zhang has been awarded the inaugural Department of Energy Lab Innovator of the Year Award, recognizing his contributions to research and his efforts to bring the benefit of new technologies to society as quickly as possible.

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Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
El Enfoque de los Cuidados del Médico Transexual de la Marina se Inspira en su Propia Transición
Cedars-Sinai

Es un auxiliar médico de un hospital de la Marina de los EE. UU. que ha brindado atención médica a las tropas en la clínica y a las tropas recién salidas del campo de combate.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that safety interventions – such as walkers, grab bars, ramps and other home modifications – allow many stroke survivors to keep living independently in their homes and may reduce their risk of death.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
A deluge? An unexpected ramp? Debris in the road? Teens design robotic cars tested on obstacle course
Argonne National Laboratory

About 40 students from eight Illinois high schools gained confidence in a competition that promised challenges, trophies and bragging rights.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Adolescents Make Similar Gains as Children After SEMLS
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

A CHLA study finds that older and younger kids with cerebral palsy have comparable gait improvements after single event multilevel surgery.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 19, 2024
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

   
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Open water safety 101
Released: 19-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Open water safety 101
Penn State Health

At the beach or on a boat, there are extra safety considerations to keep in mind when it comes to open, natural bodies of water — like oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds. Two Penn State Health experts offer advice in this Medical Minute.

Newswise: Standardized OR Handoffs Significantly Improve Surgical Communication and Patient Safety
17-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Standardized OR Handoffs Significantly Improve Surgical Communication and Patient Safety
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A new study showcases a successful quality improvement program that significantly enhances surgical safety. By implementing a standardized handoff protocol, known as SHRIMPS, the study demonstrates how effective communication in operating rooms (OR) can reduce the risk of errors and improve patient care.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is Now
Newswise

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month is crucial for highlighting the importance of brain health and supporting the millions of individuals and families affected by these conditions. Increased public awareness and understanding are essential as the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s continues to rise.

Released: 19-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Hertz Foundation, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Partner to Support Scientific Entrepreneurship
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

A new collaboration between the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory enables up to three Hertz Fellows a year to attend LLNL’s annual National Labs Entrepreneurship Academy, an intensive four-day commercialization program that gives researchers the tools to transfer their research and technologies out of the lab.

Newswise: Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Released: 19-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne Hosts Second Annual Unity Mile Walk
Argonne National Laboratory

The Unity Mile walk was designed to bring the Argonne community together to promote core values of respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Newswise: New Scopus CiteScore Rankings Affirm JMIR Publications Journals are Leading in Their Respective Disciplines
Released: 19-Jun-2024 9:25 AM EDT
New Scopus CiteScore Rankings Affirm JMIR Publications Journals are Leading in Their Respective Disciplines
JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications is thrilled to announce an outstanding performance in the recently released Scopus CiteScore rankings. In all, 23 of its journals received a CiteScore this year, a testament to the high-quality research published across our diverse portfolio.

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Released: 19-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Transgender Navy Medic’s Approach to Care Inspired by His Own Transition
Cedars-Sinai

He’s a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman who has provided medical care to troops in the clinic and to troops fresh off the combat field.



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